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Recycling articles & guides

Practical, in-depth guides on recycling and buyback in Cape Town — from sorting your bin to the City's waste strategy.

24 June 20263 min read

In one of Cape Town's most densely populated areas, recycling is becoming a source of income, cleaner streets and pride. Here's how.

21 June 20263 min read

Behind every bale of recyclables are people. Meet the collectors of Joe Slovo who keep the circular economy turning, one bag at a time.

18 June 20263 min read

Body corporates and complexes generate a lot of recyclable waste. Here's a practical playbook for setting up recycling that residents actually use.

15 June 20263 min read

A clean-up that leaves no lasting change is a missed opportunity. Here's how to run drives that shift habits, not just collect litter for a day.

12 June 20263 min read

Informal collectors recover a huge share of South Africa's recyclables. Recognising and supporting their work is both just and smart.

9 June 20263 min read

A buyback day brings recycling, income and energy into a community. Here's what happens on the day and how to make the most of it.